|
Assembly Learning Grant (ALG)
The Assembly Learning Grant (FE) is available to students who will be:
- aged 19 or over on the first day of their course(s);
- normally live in Wales;
- and whose household income is £17,700 in academic year 2009/2010, or less per year.
The Assembly Learning Grant (FE) aims to encourage more people to continue with their education, where otherwise this may not be possible.
The ALG (FE) is an income-assessed grant: The amount of money a student may receive depends upon the level of household income in which the student normally lives. The household income assessment usually looks at the parents' income before deductions; unless the student is deemed as 'independent'. If the student is classed as 'dependent' upon you for financial support, you will be required to provide information and evidence of income. This will vary depending on your circumstances.
The income of the following adults in the home will be included in the assessment:
- parents
- guardians
- step-parents
- parent partners
The income of the following adults in the home will not be included in the assessment:
- adult brothers and sisters
- parents, step-parents or guardians who do not normally live in the same household as the student (even if they make maintenance payments)
A student is classed as 'Independent' if they fall into one of the following categories:
- Over 25 when commenced studies; OR
- Have been married or entered into a civil partnership before the start of the course(s); OR
- Have self supported themselves financially for at least three years before the start of the course(s); OR
- Have a child or have children in their care; OR
- Have no living parents; OR
- Are estranged from their parents; OR
- Are living under the care of a Local Authority.
What evidence do you need to send in for ALG?
If you have already given this information to HM Revenue and Customs for them to review your Tax Credits, you can submit your Tax Credit Award Notification (TCAN) as evidence. We can now accept any version of the TCAN apart from version R as evidence. We cannot accept photocopies.
If you do not have a TCAN available, or you only have version R, you must provide other evidence of income, such as:
- income you earn as an employee
- gross profits from your business if you are self-employed (or your share of profits if your are in partnership)
- income from taxable benefits - a list of taxable benefits and how to obtain proof of receipt is included in the ALG (FE) application pack
- proof of other income, such as interest on savings and investments - more information on other income is included in the ALG (FE) application pack.
| 
